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title: "National Biodiversity Authority — Definition & Meaning"
description: "The National Biodiversity Authority regulates access to biological resources in India, ensuring fair benefit-sharing under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The National Biodiversity Authority is the statutory body established under India's Biological Diversity Act, 2002 to regulate access to biological resources and ensure fair benefit-sharing.
- Under which statute is the National Biodiversity Authority established, and where is it headquartered?
- What is the three-tier structure created under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002?
- How does the NBA give effect to India's international obligations?
- What did the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023 change?

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